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Thieves’ Gallery
; are etched in Celestial on the blade of his daggersword.
Xenk ages more slowly than a normal human, and with this gift comes the burden of perspective. His longevity has something to do with Szass Tam
.
Daggersword Flourish. Choose the option that corresponds to the daggersword’s current form (see Daggersword Shift below):
Longsword. Xenk magically detaches the longsword’s blade from its
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
Species
Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
Caerys held her double blade in the falcon guard, level with her shoulders and spreading out like wings. “I came in search of legends. Ten thousand years ago Daealyth of Taeri stood this
his flail flashed in the firelight. The chain wrapped around Caerys’ blade but she twisted away. The flail flew into the darkness. She spun forward, her double blade weaving a circle of fire as
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Species
Basic Rules (2014)
is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
Species
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
is the burden of every tiefling. Some break under it, some make it the millstone around their neck, some revel in it.” He tilted his head again, scrutinizing her, with that wicked glint in his
reflect their fiendish heritage. And some younger tieflings, striving to find a place in the world, adopt a name that signifies a virtue or other concept and then try to embody that concept. For some
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Thieves’ Gallery
words “Neither virtue nor blade shall break” are etched in Celestial on the blade of his daggersword. Xenk ages more slowly than a normal human, and with this gift comes the burden of perspective. His
daggersword’s current form (see Daggersword Shift below):
Longsword. Xenk magically detaches the longsword’s blade from its hilt, launching the blade at a creature he can see within 30 feet of himself. The
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
Frightened condition until the end of its next turn. Traveler’s Blade. Your reach increases by 10 feet. Weretouched. When you reduce an enemy within 5 feet of you to 0 Hit Points, you gain Temporary
much damage. Traveler’s Blade. Once per turn when you hit a creature with an Unarmed Strike, you can use both the Damage and the Grapple option. You are always considered to have a free hand when
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron
find challenges worthy of a hero. In creating a Valenar, think about your patron ancestor. Your class should reflect their class; if you’re a wizard, your ancestor was likely a legendary archmage. If
actions of a rival? Valenar Double Scimitar The double scimitar is the signature weapon of Valenar elves. A haft of fine wood supports a long blade on either end. Forged with techniques honed over
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
wilderness trek without checking for encounters along the way. Just as movies use travel montages to convey long and arduous journeys in a matter of seconds, you can use a few sentences of descriptive
than describe everything down to the last blade of grass. Call attention to unusual terrain features: a waterfall, a rocky outcropping that offers a breathtaking view over the tops of the surrounding
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
shoulder a cosmic burden.
— Zariel, Archduchess of Avernus,
former angel of Celestia
Although the basic facts of the Blood War aren’t subject to debate, a host of theories exist that attempt to
Shield Legions. Moment of Silence, Welcome to the Hells, Pleased to Meet You, Front toward Enemy, End of the Line
Sword Legions. Flawless Execution, Damned Good, The Hanging Blade, Inevitable Outcome, A Taste for Carnage
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
use the Words of Terror of the College of Whispers (from Xanathar’s Guide to Everything) or the Cutting Words of the College of Lore, this could easily reflect your powers of psychic manipulation
mind and allowing you to impose your will on the target. Effects such as Bless could reflect your ongoing psychic guidance, while Cure Wounds and similar spells could be psychometabolic. Your faith
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
to their way of life. Zhentarim bonds of oath and honor hold the network together and galvanize its members in united purpose. More importantly, those bonds reflect the pattern of tight control that
Resources: Zhentarim thugs
Graceful and elegant as a blade, Davra Jassur ostensibly recruits promising new talent for the Zhentarim. But she also deals with internal problems, ensuring those problems
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
, and your spell effects might reflect the appearance of the reference books you study. Building a Lorehold Character Any class or subclass that deals with knowledge of the past can be a good fit in
of a broken statue that houses the consciousness of a snarky sage 5 A sheet of parchment embossed with tactile lettering, glowing red 6 A broken dagger with a wavy blade and a serpentine hilt
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
abandoned your craft, or is your reason for adventuring tied to it? Perhaps you are searching for the lost sword of a legendary Aereni smith, or feel that you must hone your own skill with the blade before
you can forge the perfect sword. Charlatan and Criminal. Crime is rare in Aerenal, but these backgrounds can reflect a connection to criminal organizations in Khorvaire. This could be something your
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
fireplace, through which the goblins fled. Checking out the roof triggers the “Encounter: Rooftop Stash” section. Talking to Wheel-of-Fortune Wheel-of-Fortune tries their best to help the characters and
around the fists of two of the goblins. The third wields a blade of the same energy and hefts a large cloth sack over her shoulder.
The goblin holding the sword and the sack is a goblin psi
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
. Yeenoghu’s pet — an enormous demon named Crokek’toeck — chased Yael and Lulu across Avernus. Before it could devour them, Yael plunged Zariel’s holy blade into a stone as Lulu poured every ounce of her
mean bone in her little body. She believes in the power of friendship and looks forward to kicking evil’s butt with the characters by her side. If Lulu becomes too much of a burden for you to run as
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
the innocent, but they also reflect the practicality of remaining as far away from danger as possible. The Church of Thrane believes in the value of hierarchy, but the church can't grant the divine
background, while the Soldier background can reflect your rank as a templar. Are you still an active agent of the church, or have you been released from your duties after serving with distinction
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
polished boulevards in neat rows, and each uniformly trimmed blade of grass in its public parks glistens with a single drop of morning dew. Fastened to Arcadia, a plane of law and virtue, Fortitude combines
each resident’s appearance reflect their inner beauty. Creatures that stumble through the parlor’s hexagonal black door a disheveled mess emerge exquisite and graceful. For a premium rejuvenating
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
companions and beasts of burden—perhaps using deinonychus as hunting hounds or herding triceratops like cattle.
Domesticated dinosaurs might have a variety of trappings—markings, brands, harnesses, collars
, or saddles—that reflect the culture and nature of the giants who care for them. Hill giants might use crude twisted rope or rough leather cords, while storm giants could use bridles of spun copper
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
’ hearts. She’s the tinker who gives the farmboy the magic sword that helps him become king—the same blade he uses to kill himself in the final act. It’s only through a wink to the audience or a hint to the
. One way to reflect this is to provide them with powers that aren’t easily represented or replicated by the standard rules of play. For example, when a character is negotiating with Sora Katra, the
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
’ hearts. She’s the tinker who gives the farmboy the magic sword that helps him become king—the same blade he uses to kill himself in the final act. It’s only through a wink to the audience or a hint to the
. One way to reflect this is to provide them with powers that aren’t easily represented or replicated by the standard rules of play. For example, when a character is negotiating with Sora Katra, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
trapped with a thrusting blade trap. Noticing the trap requires a successful DC 14 Intelligence (Investigation) check. A successful DC 15 Dexterity check is required to disarm the trap. Opening the
coffer without disarming the trap, or failing to disarm it, triggers the trap. When the trap is triggered, a short blade thrusts from the coffer, stabbing any creature next to the coffer’s lock. The
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
What Defines the Mror? Dwarves aren’t human. In creating a Mror character, it can help to reflect on the ways dwarves differ from humans. Clan plays a significant role in Mror culture; especially in
show wealth, but decorative ornaments of iron are also worn by common folk. The dultar—blood blade—is a dagger worn both as a utilitarian tool and as a statement of allegiance; each of the ruling clans
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
What Defines the Mror? Dwarves aren’t human. In creating a Mror character, it can help to reflect on the ways dwarves differ from humans. Clan plays a significant role in Mror culture; especially in
show wealth, but decorative ornaments of iron are also worn by common folk. The dultar—blood blade—is a dagger worn both as a utilitarian tool and as a statement of allegiance; each of the ruling clans
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
The Powers Behind the Cults Each cult of the Dragon Below is tied to a sinister power trapped in Khyber, and a cult's goals usually reflect the power behind it. If the cult has inhuman allies, are
, stone, eyes, or insects. The ten powers described below reflect the most common cults, but there are many other overlords and daelkyr. There will never be a complete list, and DMs can always develop new
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
, the First Dreamer—a sahuagin priest sustained by direct infusions of kar’lassa blood. These infusions cause physical mutations that often reflect the shape of the kar’lassa and the plane it is tied to
Amphibiousness trait possessed by both Sahuagin and Locathah—a need for regular immersion in water—can be a crippling requirement when an adventure leads to the Blade Desert. However, the sahuagin have
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
, the First Dreamer—a sahuagin priest sustained by direct infusions of kar’lassa blood. These infusions cause physical mutations that often reflect the shape of the kar’lassa and the plane it is tied to
Amphibiousness trait possessed by both Sahuagin and Locathah—a need for regular immersion in water—can be a crippling requirement when an adventure leads to the Blade Desert. However, the sahuagin have
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
ceremony.
4:30 PM Celebration in the dining hall. Gorat gives his toast. Thoman returns from checking on the vault, informing Amara of its status just as the toast ends. Gwendolyn asks Thoman to go
its slam attack is a blade attack that deals slashing damage. When all other business is done, Rizwin addresses the wedding party one last time. “Your vault awaits, ready for the gifts each family has
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
gemstones, a torn-up suit of gnome-sized leather armor with a tiny electrum music box (worth 50 gp) tucked inside one of its many pockets, a dagger with an obsidian blade (worth 75 gp), a gold-plated helm
beasts of burden. Shovels, pitchforks, hoes, wooden buckets, yokes, and plows hang from the walls. Shelves hold sacks of seeds waiting to be planted the following spring. During the day, a yakfolk
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
. However, the Red Hooves worship He Who Walks Behind, who is much like the Mockery; they focus on the use of terror and in deceiving their enemies. The Blade Breakers worship One Horn, who rewards
a Wisdom of 12 (+1). They are proficient with Heavy armor and Martial weapons, and typically wear [Tooltip Not Found]; a war troll could be granted additional features to reflect its considerable
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Exploring Eberron
. However, the Red Hooves worship He Who Walks Behind, who is much like the Mockery; they focus on the use of terror and in deceiving their enemies. The Blade Breakers worship One Horn, who rewards
a Wisdom of 12 (+1). They are proficient with Heavy armor and Martial weapons, and typically wear [Tooltip Not Found]; a war troll could be granted additional features to reflect its considerable
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
hit points. 51–55 One player character’s appearance changes for the next 24 hours to reflect the region’s haunted history. For example, they might manifest the distinctive facial scar associated with a
reflections. Creatures, objects, and energy reflect, refract, duplicate, or are transported elsewhere. Such locations arise from the intrusion of a theorized Plane of Mirrors upon the Material Plane, or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
they catch your reflection.
This chamber was once used by the priests of the temple for meditation, and its magic is still intact. Two-sided mirrors set along the outside walls of this area reflect
the dais is a sun blade placed there by Valin. It came into her possession years before, after she had received two visions about it—one in which she used the weapon to slay a great enemy, and one in
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
feet to an unoccupied space it can see.
Demons are painfully difficult to summon and control. It is not a burden for the weak of heart or the weak of spirit.
— From the DEMONOMICON OF IGGWILV
upper torso of a humanoid female with six arms. Wielding a wicked blade in each of its six hands, a marilith is a devastating foe that few can match in battle. These demons possess keen minds and a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
these creatures, humanoids are animals, fit to serve as prey or beasts of burden, and wholly unworthy of respect. Dangerous Lairs. A dragon’s lair serves as the seat of its power and a vault for its
one day be hers and hers alone. Tiamat is a gigantic dragon whose five heads reflect the forms of the chromatic dragons that worship her — black, blue, green, red, and white. She is a terror on the






